Copper-beryllium, brass and granite
Six of 11 elements on display, H 16 ft. (each)
Commissioned by Amoco Corporation.
LOCATION: Aon Center (formerly Amoco Building) Plaza, 
200 E. Randolph St.

"While the elements of Harry Bertoia’s sculpture are 
abstract, his inspiration comes from nature. A memory 
of wheat fields swaying in the breeze and the intriguing 
notion of a mythological Aeolian harp activated by the 
winds inspired Bertoia to create his “sounding sculpture” 
fountain. Installed in two parts, each segment of the 
artwork consists of black granite bases supporting 
brass plates, from which rise rows of flexible rods of 
thin copper. Wind currents cause the rods to vibrate at 
various frequencies according to their lengths, creating 
pleasing musical sounds."

Harry Bertoia - Sounding Sculpture (Aon Center, Chicago)

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